In 2006, slowly coming back from injury, Powers ran just off his personal best in the steeplechase at the Cal Poly SLO - UCSB Dual Meet finishing in 9:25. He then went into the Big West Championships looking to score some points for the Men's squad as he had done as a Freshman. Powers would come across the line in 7th place in a time of 9:27 accomplishing his mission after his early season injury.2004 Track & Field: Mike will be looking to contribute for the Gauchos from 1500m and up.

2003 XC Recap: Mike opened the season with a 26:35 at the UCSB Lagoon Open...ran 25:48 at the Stanford Invitational.

High School Notes: Powers ran 15:07 at Mt. SAC to win the 2002 CIF SS D3 XC Championship...finished 5th at the CA State XC D3 finals. Mike ran a personal best 4:22.32 for 1600m at the 2003 Arcadia Invitational, and finished 4th in the 3200m at the 2003 CIF SS D3 Finals.